Pipla Gunj - Obri, Dungarpur

Pipla Gunj is a village situated in the Obri tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from Sagwara and around 32 km from Dungarpur. Piplagunj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pipla Gunj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pipla Gunj is 098081. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.62 hectares and falls under the 314401 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pipla Gunj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pipla Gunj

As per Census 2011, Pipla Gunj village has a total population of 1,129 people, consisting of 545 males and 584 females. The village has 216 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 594 literate and 535 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pipla Gunj are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,129545584
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1919398
Scheduled Castes (SC)725
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,121542579
Literate Population594382212
Illiterate Population535163372

Nearby Villages of Pipla Gunj

Pipla Gunj is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PatliSouth1.12 km
GarabejaniyaNorth-East1.49 km
BorkherNorth-West1.74 km
Saiyo Ka TalabSouth-East1.91 km
MatuwetNorth2.09 km
JohraSouth-West2.19 km
GamrabeerNorth-East3.02 km
RangthorNorth3.16 km
ChhaniNorth3.28 km
LodeshwarNorth-West3.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pipla Gunj

Pipla Gunj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dungarpur, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Pipla Gunj is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Pipla Gunj is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pipla Gunj

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pipla Gunj village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pipla Gunj

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pipla Gunj village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pipla Gunj

Where is Pipla Gunj located?

Pipla Gunj village is located in Obri Tehsil, Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pipla Gunj?

The Gram Panchayat of Pipla Gunj is Piplagunj.

What is the pincode of Pipla Gunj?

The pincode of Pipla Gunj is 314401.

What is the population of Pipla Gunj?

Pipla Gunj has a total population of 1,129, including 545 males and 584 females.

How many households are there in Pipla Gunj?

There are 216 households in Pipla Gunj.

What is the literacy rate in Pipla Gunj?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pipla Gunj is 52.61%. Male literacy is 70.09% and female literacy is 36.30%.